Category Archives: Trademark Copyright Infringement
How Do I Defend My Trademark Against an Attempted Cancellation?
The International Trademark Association (ITA) defines a trademark cancellation as the “removal of a trademark registration from the register.” Is an individual, business, or organization taking action to attempt to cancel a trademark that you own and control? It is imperative that you know how to effectively respond. Within this article, our Florida trademark… Read More »
Federal Trademark Lawsuit Filed Against Band Using “Earth, Wind & Fire” Name in Florida
According to a report from the South Florida Sun Sentinel, a “legacy band” that claims association with the famed musical group “Earth, Wind & Fire” is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit in a federal court in Miami-Dade County. Here, our Florida trademark infringement claims attorney discusses the details of this case and explains the… Read More »
H&R Block Seeks Rehearing After Defeat in Trademark Litigation
According to a report from Thomson Reuters, H&R Block—the Kansas City, MO based tax preparation company—is seeking a rehearing in a contentious trademark infringement case filed against a competing business. The tax software firm is locked in an intellectual property dispute with a competitor over allegations that the defendant is using confusingly similar branding…. Read More »
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Jack Daniel’s Trademark Case
In March of 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in a somewhat unusual, but potentially important trademark infringement case. According to a report from Reuters, Jack Daniel’s is locked in a trademark dispute with the maker of a dog toy that is shaped like a whiskey bottle. The defendant—an… Read More »
Miami Nightclub Blocks LIV Golf Trademark Application—At Least For Now
According to a report from Golf Digest, a Miami nightclub has taken action to block the trademark petition filed by the brand new LIV Golf tour. Miami’s “LIV” nightclub is owned by the Fountainbleu Hotel. The nightclub argues that the golf tour’s proposed trademark is confusingly similar. Notably, both the LIV Golf tour and… Read More »
Settlement Reached In Long-Standing Trademark Dispute Between Gibson Guitar And Heritage Guitars
Music is one of the most important industries in the United States—and branding matters. Recently, two of the most famous guitar brands—Gibson and Heritage—reached a settlement in a long-standing trademark lawsuit. According to a report from Digital Music News, the confidential settlement will allow both companies to move forward. Here, our Florida trademark lawyer… Read More »
Being Sued For Trademark Infringement? Four Mistakes To Avoid
A trademark is one of the most important types of intellectual property. As described by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a trademark holder has the right to bring an infringement claim against a party engaged in “unauthorized use” of a protected service mark in a manner that is “likely to cause… Read More »
United States Navy Will Pay Technology Company More Than $150,000 For Copyright Violations
According to a report from Gizmodo, the United States Navy will pay approximately $154,000 in damages to resolve a copyright infringement lawsuit. Bitmanagement Software GmbH—a software company headquartered in Germany—originally sued the U.S. Navy for copyright violations in 2016. The company alleged that the Navy installed its copyright protected software on several hundred thousand… Read More »
Viacom Prevails In Trademark Dispute Over Floribama Shore
According to a report from Reuters, Viacom has prevailed in an appeal in a trademark dispute over the term “Floribama Shore.” The company, which owns the MTV reality show by that name, had been accused of improperly copying the term from a Florida-based bar and concert venue. Here our Florida trademark infringement lawyer discusses… Read More »
NFL’s Commanders Unveil New Mascot, Setting Up Trademark Lawsuit
According to a report from Front Office Sports, the NFL’s Washington Commanders unveiled their new mascot at the January game against the Cleveland Browns. The team changed its name from its temporary moniker the “Washington Football Team” to the “Washington Commanders” during the most recent off season. However, the new mascot is expected to… Read More »